Hiya Wick, Ecosoya PB is fine for votives but they do have a tendency to crack. I'm working with my own soy/para blend now which is much more stable than the soy alone, & the HT is usually great. My blend is fab for pillars & tarts too however I have someone asking for soy only pillars for her shop so it's back to the lab to see what I can come up with. Experimenting is the key!....along with keeping accurate notes in an organised manner! lol Yes, I now have a proper folder or 2 & write it all down as I go.....or my brain forgets! Sally.